Facilities Electrical Engineer

The Opportunity:

At Canadian Natural, we are proud to be a leader in Canada’s energy industry. Join us and help drive innovation and long-term value through integrity, teamwork, and a passion for doing things right. 

Make your mark while you grow your career! The Facilities Electrical Engineer is responsible for providing technical support and project management to our conventional area projects. The role will ensure that plant electrical design and field electrical equipment and processes meet Canadian Natural industry codes and standards. This position will be responsible for the design, construction, maintenance, and operational support of electrical equipment, including power distribution switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, motors, and electrical heat-trace installations. 

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter with a demonstrated track record of executing high-quality work.

• Job location: Calgary, Alberta
• Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: May 27, 2026

Key Accountabilities:

• Contribute to the overall success of Canadian Natural’s Conventional operations through interaction with a cross-functional team, including Facilities, Operations, Project Controls, and other engineering disciplines
• Assist in the development of engineering deliverables, ensuring work is on time and on budget, as well as identify and quantify the value of upgrade/optimization opportunities
• Participate in and contribute to all aspects and phases of projects from evaluation, design, construction, and troubleshooting
• Ensure all applicable electrical standards, specifications, and regulations are met and make recommendations for best practices
• Ensure electrical maintenance and reliability requirements have been addressed for repairs, plant changes, and major equipment purchases
• Project management, including initiation, design, budgeting, construction, commissioning, and closeout for all projects
• Develop supervisory skills by coordinating the efforts of the third-party engineering companies and contractors in their area of specialty and ensuring they diligently perform all obligations (quality, schedule, and cost)

What You Bring to the Role:

• Typically, 5+ years of related industry experience with an Engineering Degree or Diploma
• Registration or eligibility for registration with APEGA 
• Solid organizational skills and adept ability to manage several projects concurrently
• Very good understanding of:
  • Controls and instrumentation 
  • Canadian Electrical Codes, practices, and implementations
  • Industry Standards

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits 
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning and development
• Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays

Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer!

We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026.

We invest in your career through offering a culture that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

Industry Leader: We commenced business in 1989 with a handful of employees and modest production, but today we employ more than 10,000 people and produce over 1 million BOE/d.

Community Investment: Social responsibility is a critical element of our commitment to responsible operations and part of our success and pride as a Company. We are committed to investing in the communities where we live and work, creating shared value along the way.

Compensation and Benefits: We strive to share Company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package.

Our People, Our Stories: Our stories demonstrate the strong culture that exists at Canadian Natural – one that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

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All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions. 

While we appreciate all applications we receive, kindly note only candidates under consideration will be contacted.